Description: Ground cover is the perfect recipe for minimal maintenance, the ultimate labor-saving device for today's busy gardener: it naturally suppresses weed growth, even over large areas, and limits water loss in the soil. And it looks great too! If you're wondering how to make use of this ecologically perfect and aesthetically attractive technique, one of the world's best-known and respected gardening experts is here to help. Along with an extensive illustrated Plant Directory that, one by one, goes through shrubs, conifers, bamboos, grasses and rushes, and perennials, you'll get the facts on everything from how ground cover works and choosing the best species for your needs to practical information on care and eliminating pests and diseases. Each entry includes the size, the most appropriate site and soil for the plant, a weed-suppression rating, an assessment of its hardiness, and recommended varieties. Your garden will be easier to care for than ever!

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